Technical Instructor, Manufacturing

MIT • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

MIT’s Department of Mechanical Engineering (MechE) seeks a Manufacturing Technical Instructor to teach and mentor students in its machine shop facilities. The department supports hands-on courses in manufacturing processes and systems, additive manufacturing, process controls, precision machine design, and shop-tool training.

The instructor teaches manual and automated fabrication methods, oversees projects, and helps solve creative fabrication challenges. The role also creates and updates written and multimedia instructional materials, supports digital education initiatives and research projects, and collaborates with faculty and staff to operate, maintain, and improve shop equipment and procedures. The instructor helps manage materials and maintain an organized work area while fostering a safe, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or a related field.
• At least five years of hands-on mechanical fabrication experience.
• Expertise in machining, injection molding, thermoforming, waterjet cutting, 3D printing, metrology, and CAD/CAM.
• Teaching and mentoring skills.
• Design and communication skills.
• Safety skills and the ability to multitask.
• Ability to work with students, faculty, and staff in a fast-paced environment.
• Standard hours are 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; occasional evening and weekend work may be required, with flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor students in machine shop facilities.
• Teach manual and automated fabrication methods, including machining, injection molding, thermoforming, waterjet cutting, and 3D printing.
• Oversee student projects and help solve creative fabrication challenges.
• Conduct process demonstrations and tutorials.
• Review CAD/CAM work and designs for manufacturability.
• Provide safety training.
• Grade prototype, written, and data-analysis assignments.
• Create and update written and multimedia instructional materials.
• Support digital education initiatives and research projects.
• Work with faculty and staff to operate, maintain, and improve shop equipment and procedures.
• Purchase and manage materials.
• Maintain an organized work area and foster a safe, inclusive, collaborative learning environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level